Translation and Interpretation Studies
Associate of Arts - Concentration
Develop skills specific to the translation of written documents and the interpretation of oral passages from a source language into a target language. Through a combination of theory and practice, students will gain experience in translating or interpreting in specialty areas such as
Selective Admissions Program: In order to be fully admitted to this program, you must score a minimum of 601 on the Spanish WebCAPE (Computerized Adaptive Placement Test). See an advisor for details.
Title IV Financial Aid eligible: Yes
What can I do with this concentration?
Career options: Prepare for a career as a professional translator in government, business
Academic options: Transfer to the University of Arizona Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Translation and Interpretation Emphasis or similar program at other universities.
Program Requirements 2018-2019
Arizona General Education Curriculum Requirements (AGEC-A)
This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses.* A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Credits | |
| English Composition | 6 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 6 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 8 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 |
| Total | 29 |
Required Core Courses
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| TRS 101 | Introduction to Translation and Interpretation | 3 |
| TRS 120IN | Technology for Translation and Interpretation | 2 |
| TRS 161 | Medical Spanish/English Interpreting | 3 |
| TRS 162 | Introduction to Legal Spanish/English Interpretation | 3 |
| TRS 282 | Advanced Project in Translation | 4 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
Required Core Support
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| CMN 110 or CMN 120 |
Public Speaking Business and Professional Communication |
3 |
| STU 100 | College Success and Career Planning | 1 |
| SPA 253 ** | Intermediate Spanish for Heritage and Bilingual Learners | 4 |
| Transfer Electives | Recommend TRS 160, TRS 202, TRS 270 | 10-12 |
| Subtotal | 18-20 | |
| Total | 61-64 | |
* Other general education requirements are fulfilled by required core and support courses: Other Requirements - SPA 253 and either CMN 110 or 120; Special Requirements - CMN 110 or 120 fulfill the C requirement, SPA 253 fulfills the G requirement, complete appropriate courses in this section to fulfill the I requirement
** Fulfills the Second Language Requirement
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